![]() ![]() Bergan Industries began production of the 'Mech at eight of their facilities in 2499, and was still in peak production when the Star League fell several years later. The Locust was one of the most produced and common BattleMechs of the fallen Star League. Even in numbers, they are no match for heavier 'Mechs. Whatever their assets, light 'Mechs must still stay out of the way of their larger brothers. Special laser rangefinders on some lights also allow them to act as forward observers for artillery and even for other 'Mechs. Some innovative commanders use light 'Mechs as deep penetration units for getting behind enemy lines to disrupt supply and communications in rear areas. Their above-average speed and jump capability usually allows them to skirt heavy fighting to get a look at enemy formations. On the battlefield, light 'Mechs are used mostly in reconnaissance. Even the lowliest unit and garrison usually sports at least one light 'Mech, and the class can be found on every known world. The most inexpensive BattleMechs, lights are the second most common type on the battlefield today. Rumors abound of 'Mechs weighing in at less than 20 tons, but no hard data on such models was available at the time of this printing. Light 'Mechs range in weight from 20 tons up to but not including 40 tons. Though the editors have done their best to weed out outright lies and fabrications, some of this material may perhaps always remain ambiguous. These realities, combined with the fact that much of this information has been gathered from all across civilized space and from sources that are often biased, may at times produce contradictory statements. Moreover, the Successor Lords often do their utmost to gain a military advantage by maintaining their secrets. Though the editors of this book have made every effort to provide complete and accurate data, not all information is verifiable in this age of near constant warfare and deteriorating technology. Also included for each entry are the names of the main component manufacturers and the combat statistics. The entries are divided into chapters according to their class, which allows for quick reference as well as for comparing and contrasting the types of 'Mechs, aircraft, and vehicles. The Technical Readout is not meant to be read from cover to cover in one sitting, however, but rather to be consulted as the need arises. Both historians and students of history will find this compilation a handy and invaluable reference work. While it is beyond the scope of this book to include every known war machine, it does cover all the major classes and models in use today. LAMs, AeroSpace Fighters, DropShips, and a few vehicles are also covered in the same detail. In addition, the feats and foibles of some of the more notable MechWarriors who have piloted each model are mentioned. ![]() ![]() Included are 55 different 'Mech classes, with a brief overview and capsulized battle history for each. The latest in a series of reference books describing the equipment and material of war in the Inner Sphere, this volume focuses on the BattleMech, the principal weapon of the Succession Wars. ![]()
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